{"id":133691,"date":"2026-01-22T16:22:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T16:22:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/133691\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T16:22:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T16:22:06","slug":"city-of-taft-to-open-warming-shelter-this-weekend-amid-cold-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/133691\/","title":{"rendered":"City of Taft to open warming shelter this weekend amid cold weather"},"content":{"rendered":"

The City of Taft will open a warming shelter this weekend as temperatures are expected to drop near freezing.<\/p>\n

Mayor Elida Castillo and Mayor Pro-Tem Esmeralda \u201cMimi\u201d Cruz told KRIS 6 News the warming shelter will be located at The Kiva Hut, at 402 Park St.<\/p>\n

The shelter will be open Sunday, Jan. 25, and Monday, Jan. 26, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will be available to all Taft residents in need of a warm place.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Castillo, Cruz and Hometown Soap n Sudz will be helping provide blankets to those in need during this weekend’s expected cold temperatures.<\/p>\n

Residents who need assistance or additional information can contact Mayor Pro-Tem Cruz at 361-222-4935 or Mayor Castillo at 361-222-2335.<\/p>\n

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